Date | Event | Place |
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Aug 10, 2025 | St. Lawrence Day 2025 | World |
Aug 10, 2026 | St. Lawrence Day 2026 | World |
Significance: Lawrence of Rome was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome that were martyred during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in 258. His celebration has the rank of feast throughout the Catholic world. On this day, the reliquary containing his burnt head is displayed in the Vatican for veneration.